In Remembrance Of
Larry Patrick “Pat” Yarnell
Larry Patrick (Pat) Yarnell, 71, passed away on May 1st, 2020 at home with his family by his side after a 2-year battle with leukemia.
He was born on March 2, 1949 in St Joseph, MO.
He was preceded in death by his parents Olin Dale and Betty Jean (White) Yarnell.
He leaves behind his wife Paulette “Prissy” to whom he was married for nearly 50 years.
Survivors include: their children Kelley (Carl) Eiberger, of Kansas City, MO, Kami (Dustin) Link of Kansas City, MO, Katie (Mark) Molloy of Smithville, MO, and Mark (Melinda) Yarnell of Smithville, MO; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren; as well as his brothers, Michael(Rhonda) of Kansas City, MO and Danny George (Debbie) of St Joseph, MO; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
He lived a long life of 71 years filled with a successful career and a close loving family. As a young man, he was drafted to the U.S. Army where he served as a Green Beret. He retired from the Greater Kansas City Laborers’ Union, Local 264, where he served as a laborer, then a Business Agent and later as the Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer for Western MO & KS Laborers District Council.
After retiring, Pat and Prissy settled near Sail Boat Cove in Paradise where he continued his lifelong hobbies in the great outdoors, especially fishing and tending to his garden. He will be deeply missed by family and friends.
Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 6that Paradise Cemetery, Paradise, MO.
In lieu of flowers, his family requests that donations be made to the ACS Hope Lodge of Kansas City at 1120 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO 64105.
Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower.
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Mindi Markt - MEM
Kelley and family – I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
John and Caralyne Noble
Celebrate Larry prayers for you all
Brad Smith
I’m saddened by Uncle Pats passing. The world is a lesser place without him! My condolences Brad
Albert Family
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry for your loss.
Heathera Link
Im so very sorry for each of you. He built an amazing family.
Joyce Gooding
So sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort said.
Linda Brunker Hulen, Barbara Yarnell Kelley, Sydni, Rhylin, & John
Prissy and family, our hearts are hurting along with yours. May God comfort and sustain you all in this, your
time of sorrow and sadness.
Ruth Thompson
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your family.
Charley Files
Prissy, you and the children are in our hearts and prayers. Be safe. Peace be with you. Charley & Debbie
Jack and Vicki Yarnell
Say hi to all the folks
Kevin and Jen Conner
We are so sorry for your loss. You’re all in our thoughts and prayers.
Angie and John Kussman
Paulette and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope that you find comfort in the prayers and support of friends. Love, The Kussmans
Donna and Angela Palmer
Thinking of you all… prayers for all and healing.
Donna and Angela Palmer
Thinking of you all… prayers for all and healing.
Cecilia Labora
Kami and family, I am so very sorry for your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this incredibly sad time.
Sharon Summon Maday
To the Yarnell Family: So sorry to hear of Larry’s passing.
William and Tammie Barnes
Ya’ll are in our thoughts and prayers during this time
BOB AND DEBBIE DUNGY
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS CAN REMEMBER MANY GREAT TIMES WITH PAT AND PRISSY. PRAYERS FOR ALL.
Martha Lister
So sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to your family. You will be in my prayers . The staff really enjoyed his morning visits when he dropped off the girls.
Dave and Robin Yarnell
Paulette and family, Our deepest sympathy and Love for you all. May God lift you up and give you comfort.
Bob & Linda Haskell
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to you all.